Collinstown

83 registered freehold parcels lie mostly in Collinstown, from 4 m² to 148,554 m² (14.86 ha, 36.71 acres). The dashed line is the townland's boundary; 41 neighbouring parcels touch it.

• R1New Residential (New/proposed residential)
  Leixlip LAP 2020-2023, Kildare · 39 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• R2Existing Residential / Infill (Existing residential)
  Leixlip LAP 2020-2023, Kildare · 19 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C6Industry and Warehousing (Mixed/general commercial/industrial/enterprise uses)
  Leixlip LAP 2020-2023, Kildare · 15 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• C2.1Enterprise and Employment (Industrial, enterprise, employment)
  Leixlip LAP 2020-2023, Kildare · 15 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• G4Open Space and Amenity (Active open space)
  Leixlip LAP 2020-2023, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• P1Agriculture
  Leixlip LAP 2020-2023, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan
• M3Neighbourhood Centre (District, neighbourhood centre)
  Leixlip LAP 2020-2023, Kildare · 1 parcels The zoning objective in the plan

Source: Tailte Éireann and the Department of Housing (MyPlan), national zoning, CC BY 4.0.

• 9 Sept 2026N/a

  development located at Collinstown, Leixlip, Blakestown, Kellystown, Collinstown Industrial Park, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. The proposed development consists of the construction of link structures with associated plant and equipment, for the conveyance of materials, between existing FAB 10, FAB 14 and FAB 24 manufacturing facilities, as described herein: (1) An elevated link structure located between FAB 10 and FAB 14 manufacturing facilities, sized approximately 350 square metres and approximately 10.5 metres high and located approximately 7 metres above ground, housing plant and equipment, together with roof mounted plant and equipment. (2) An elevated link structure located between FAB 14 and FAB 24 manufacturing facilities, sized approximately 550 square metres and approximately 10.5 metres high and located approximately 7 metres above ground, housing plant and equipment, together with roof mounted plant and equipment. (3) Minor modifications to existing FAB 10, FAB 14 and FAB 24 manufacturing facilities arising from the proposed link structures, including items of plant and roof mounted equipment. This application consists of a variation to a previously permitted development for an activity for which a licence under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required. This is a site to which the Chemicals Act (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 209 of 2015) applies.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2661004

• 27 Mar 2026Conditional

  a minor extension to the existing FAB34 manufacturing building (as permitted under Kildare County Council Reg. Ref. 19/91 and AN Coimisiún Pleanála Ref. PL09.30467), the addition of a vehicular bridge, modifications to existing internal road layout all to the south west of the Intel site and 2no. entrance signs at the existing south west entrances to the Intel Leixlip campus from the R148. The proposed minor modifications and reconfigurations comprise: (1) Extension and alterations to the permitted FAB34 Manufacturing Building. This will result in a single storey elevated extension to the existing building, approximately 141 square metres and approximately 25.7 metres in height, to the loading dock area to the south west of the existing FAB34 Manufacturing building on the west side of the Intel site. (2) The addition of a new vehicular bridge, approximately 236 square metres, connecting the new loading dock to the grade-level road to the south of the FAB34 manufacturing building. (3) Addition of ancillary truck turning area, approximately 1,830 square metres, at the connection point of the new proposed vehicular bridge. (4) Modifications to permitted landscaping layout, site lighting and drainage system. (5) The addition of 2no. monument type entrance signs, approximately 1.6 metres high and 2.5 metres wide at the 2no. south west entrances to the Intel site off the R148. This application consists of a variation to a previously permitted development for an activity for which a licence under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required. This is a site to which the Chemicals Act (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 209 of 2015) applies

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660319

• 27 Jan 2026N/a

  a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC (shown in purple) is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC (shown in blue) is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. There are two Protected Structures located within the application area of the Leixlip cable route, Deey Bridge and Lock (RPS B06-14) and Sandford Bridge (RPS B06-16). The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC (shown in orange) and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: - Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; - All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance. An Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAR) and a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) will be submitted to the Planning Authority with the Application

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660074

• 16 Jan 2026N/a

  a 10-year approval for development at this site consisting of up to approximately 15.05 kilometres (km) of 38 kilovolts (kV) underground cable (UGC) and all associated site and development works at various locations in County Kildare with a total site area of c. 16.13ha. The proposed development crosses the townlands of Cullaghreeva, Confey, Newtown, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown, Collinstown, Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark. The proposed development consists of the following elements: Installation of 3no. new 38 kV underground cable routes, or cable route sections, and all associated site and development works within the administrative area of Kildare County Council (KCC) as outlined below and illustrated on the maps herein: The proposed Coolmine cable route section in KCC is approximately 1 km in length crossing the townlands of Cullaghreeva and Confey from east to west. - The proposed Leixlip cable route section in KCC is approximately 11.51 km in length crossing the townlands of Newtown, Confey, Leixlip, Kellystown, Sion, Ravensdale, Blakestown and Collinstown from east to west. - The proposed Moneycooley cable route is wholly within KCC and is approximately 2.54 km in length crossing the townlands of Greenfield, Dowdstown and Railpark from south to north. The primary purpose of the proposed underground cables is to provide electrical power to the Dart+ West Railway project as granted under the DART+ West Railway Order (ACP Ref. 314232). The proposed underground cable routes will incorporate the following elements: • Communication links and fibre optic cables between all substations in the same trench as the UGC; • Joint bays and communication chambers along the UGC alignment; • Temporary construction laydown and work areas with ancillary staff facilities and parking, temporary access tracks, passing bays and water and utility crossings; • All associated and ancillary above and below ground site development works, including works comprising or relating to permanent and temporary construction and roadworks and excavation (including HDD) and vegetation clearance Refer to the enclosed site and newspaper notices for a full description of development.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2660044

• 24 Sept 2025Conditional

  Planning permission for attic conversion to allow access to attic conversion as non habitable storage space with roof windows to front/side all with associated ancillary works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2561084

• 8 Apr 2025Conditional

  to demolish existing generator steel fencing surround with provision for new masonry shed to house generator, demolish existing temporary prefabricated structures with provision for new metal clad industrial storage building, demolish existing dugout, demolish existing temporary prefabricated structure called ‘meeting room’ with provision for new 183sqm two storey clubhouse to include an outdoor terrace, new disabled access route, new roof mounted solar panels, new bicycle rack area, new soakaway pit, no proposed works to existing clubhouse which will remain in use as changing facilities, new connections into existing drainage and services and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560366

• 21 Mar 2025N/a

  for demolish existing generator steel fencing surround with provision for new masonry shed to house generator, demolish existing temporary prefabricated structures with provision for new metal clad industrial storage building, demolish existing dugout, demolish existing temporary prefabricated structure called ‘meeting room’ with provision for new 183sqm two storey clubhouse to include an outdoor terrace, new disabled access route, new roof mounted solar panels, new bicycle rack area, new soakaway pit, no proposed works to existing clubhouse which will remain in use as changing facilities, new connections into existing drainage and services and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560294

• 14 Mar 2025N/a

  to demolish existing generator steel fencing surround with provision for new masonry shed to house generator, demolish existing temporary prefabricated structures with provision for new metal clad industrial storage building, demolish existing dugout, demolish existing temporary prefabricated structure called ‘meeting room’ with provision for new 183sqm two storey clubhouse to include an outdoor terrace, new disabled access route, new roof mounted solar panels, new bicycle rack area, new soakaway pit, no proposed works to existing clubhouse which will remain in use as changing facilities, new connections into existing drainage and services and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560270

• 12 Feb 2025N/a

  for to demolish existing generator steel fencing surround with provision for new masonry shed to house generator, demolish existing temporary prefabricated structures with provision for new metal clad industrial storage building, demolish existing dugout, demolish existing temporary prefabricated structure called ‘meeting room’ with provision for new 183sqm two storey clubhouse to include an outdoor terrace, new disabled access route, new roof mounted solar panels, new bicycle rack area, new soakaway pit, no proposed works to existing clubhouse which will remain in use as changing facilities, new connections into existing drainage and services and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2560125

• 6 Aug 2024Conditional

  for the construction of a single storey staff room associated with approved childcare facility, (Planning Ref No: 23606 ) new 2m high boundary wall & associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460757

• 2 Aug 2024N/a

  for the construction of a single storey staff room associated with approved childcare facility, ,(Planning Ref No: 23606 ) new 2m high boundary wall & associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460745

• 28 May 2024Conditional

  for additions, replacements and modifications to existing industrial facilities located at Collinstown, Leixlip, Blakestown, Kellystown, Collinstown Industrial Park, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. The proposed development consisting of additions and modifications to the previously permitted (KCC Reg. Ref. 19/1054) and partially completed development, which incorporates a new Utility Building. The proposed development also includes other buildings, plant and equipment to be located North of Fab 10 and Fab 24. The proposed development is comprised of the following: (1) A Utility Building sized approximately 561 square metres approximately 10 metres high, housing plant and equipment and also including adjacent yard-based plant and equipment, consisting of a 16-metre-high storage tank approximately 3 metres in diameter, housing for electrical controls and external pipework. Also including a 4-metre-high acoustic screen, additional pipe bridges, all located north of Fab 10. (2) An elevated single-storey extension to the existing electrical building located north-west of Fab 10 sized 60 square metres approximately and 8.5 metres high approximately and a local connecting pipe bridge. (3) A building ancillary to the Fab 10 Reverse Osmosis Deionised Water (RODI) building located north of Fab 10 sized 75 square metres approximately and 7.9 metres high approximately including an Air Handling Unit, approximately 3.1 metre high located on the roof. (4) 2 no. tanks, each sized approximately 20.4 metres high and approximately 4.6 metres in diameter. 1no. located in the yard to the north of Fab 10 and 1no. located in the yard north of Fab 24. (5) The proposed development also includes minor modifications to site works, access road, underground surface water retention features, additional underground utilities, site lighting, pipe bridges, roof mounted equipment and internal roadworks. The application relates to a modification to a development which comprises or is for the purpose of an activity requiring an industrial emissions license under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required. This application relates to development consisting of the modifications to an establishment within the meaning of the Major Accidents Directive (i.e. a COMAH / Seveso site).

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 24177

• 28 Apr 2024Conditional

  for a new porch and bay window and block up existing door to front elevation, new corner window to front and south elevation, remove windows and replace door with window to rear elevation, replace windows with new doors to north elevation, remove windows and create new doors to south elevation, new roof windows to rear of existing high roof, existing side annex low roof & kitchen roof and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460377

• 9 Feb 2024N/a

  for the construction of a three storey apartment/duplex block, comprising of 2 no. 1 bed apartments, 2 no. 2 bed apartments, 2 no. 2 bed duplexes, and 2 no. 3 bed duplexes. The proposed development replaces the previous apartment/duplex block ( Block A ) granted under ABP-311140-21, Kildare County Council Ref: 21/732. Permission is also sought for amendments to the site layout along with all other ancillary site development works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2460097

• 30 Jan 2024N/a

  Development will consist of the construction of a three storey apartment/duplex block, comprising of 2 no. 1 bed apartments, 2.no 2 bed duplexes, and 2 no. 3 bed duplexes. The proposed development replaces the previous apartment/duplex block (Block A) granted under ABP-311140-21, Kildare County Council Ref: 21/732. Permission is also sought for amendments to the site layout along with all other ancillary site development works.

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 2437

• 14 Dec 2023Conditional

  a Large Scale Residential Development (LRD) at this site of c.8.6ha at “Leixlip Gate”, in the townlands of Kilmacredock Upper and Castletown, Leixlip, Co Kildare. The site is located to the east of the R449, north of the M4, and south of the “Harpur Lane” residential and creche development currently under construction (Reg. Ref. ABP-307223-20, and as amended by KCC Reg Ref.22/1226 and Reg. Ref. 23/606). The development will consist of: Construction of 229 no. dwellings comprising: 139 no. 2-storey houses comprising 10 no. 2-bed, 119 no. 3-bed and 10 no. 4-bed units; 54 no. apartments within 1 no. 5-storey block comprising 25 no. 1-bed and 29 no. 2-bed units; 36 no. duplex units within 3 no. 3-storey blocks comprising 18 no. 2-bed and 18 no. 3 bed units; All with associated private gardens/ balconies/ terraces to the north/south/east/west elevations. 255 no. car parking spaces (including e-charging points) and 250 no. secure bike parking spaces (with residential spaces located within dedicated bicycle stores). Vehicular accesses to the development via the Harpur Lane development to the north with pedestrian/cyclist access via Harpur Lane and the R449 to the west. This includes a second access to Harpur Lane provided via the creation of a second permanent opening in the existing boundary demesne wall. Minor amendments to the permitted Harpur Lane development (Ref. ABP-307223-20) to provide the proposed accesses/connections and for connections to services. Provision of new open spaces and landscaped areas including a new public park to the south and west of the site. All associated site development works (including reprofiling of the land), boundary treatments, acoustic fencing (along the boundary with the R449 and M4 slip road), bin stores, ESB substations, public lighting; site services, drainage works and all associated infrastructure. Temporary permission (3 years) is also sought for the erection of an advertising signage adjacent to the R449 (total area c.9.29 sq.m).

  Permission, 137 homes · Kildare County Council, 2360485

• 2 Jun 2023Conditional

  the expansion of a previously approved creche/preschool facility to incorporate the previously approved gym in SHD Ref No ABP307223-20 at ground floor apartment Block A, with increase in occupancy from 58 childcare places to 106 childcare places; inclusion & enclosure of part of the approved landscaped open space as part of the creche play area with associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 23606

• 29 May 2023N/a

  the expansion of the previously approved creche/preschool facility to incorporate the previously approved gym in SHD Ref. No. ABP-307223-20 at ground floor Apartment Block A, with increase in occupancy from 58 childcare places to 106 childcare places; inclusion & enclosure of part of the approved landscaped open space as part of the creche play area with associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 23572

• 9 Mar 2023Conditional

  additions, alterations and modification to existing/permitted industrial facilities. The proposed development comprises of the following: 1. An extension to plant and equipment associated with FAB 34 located on an existing/permitted concrete slab to the rear of FAB 34. The development also comprises a modification to the proposed Boiler and Chiller Building to facilitate this development reducing its enclosed area from 22,188 square metres to 19,208 square metres. 2. The proposed equipment comprises 9 no. holding and treatment tanks located in a sealed reinforced concrete bund sized 542 square metres approximately together with associated pumps, pipe bridges and equipment. The tanks vary in height from 5 metres to 9 metres approximately. 3. The permitted (ABP Ref. Pl. 09.304672-19 / KCC Reg. Ref. 1991) two storey Boiler and Chiller Building is reduced by 2,980 square metres approximately, including modifications to the existing elevations, relocated escape stairs and miscellaneous layout modifications. The height of the modified facility will match the existing building height at 24.5 metres. 4. The works also include modifications to site works, underground utilities, roof mounted equipment and site lighting and a louvred screen wall approximately 85 metres in length, as an extension to the existing 8.5-metre-high elevational screen located on top of the Boundary wall to the rear of the Boiler and Chiller Building. 5. Erection of 2 no. ground level, illuminated monument signs at the main east and west vehicular entrances to the site from the R148. Both signs are 1.5 metres high and 2.4 metres wide approximately. 6. Illumination (internally) of 1 no. replacement building sign to the south elevation of the IR6 Building. The sign is 1.4 metres high and 3.3 metres wide approximately and is mounted so that the top of the sign is approximately 0.5 metres below for the parapet level of IR6. This application consists of a variation to a previously permitted development for an activity for which a licence under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 )as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required. This is a site to which the Chemicals Act (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2015 (S.I. 209 of 2015) applies

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 23227

• 19 Jul 2022Conditional

  a four-storey apartment building containing a total of 24 No. apartments comprising of 4 No. 1 bedroom, 16 No. 2 bedroom, and 4 No. 3 bedroom apartments. The foregoing provides for modifications to the previously permitted site layout consisting of the omission of 4 No. car parking spaces to allow fire tender circulation around the proposed development. The proposed development is in place of the previously permitted (but not commenced) five-storey apartment building containing 28 No. units and amends the car parking layout permitted under ABP 311140-21/Kildare County Council Ref. 21/732

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 22879

• 29 Sept 2021Conditional

  for (1) IR2 Cafeteria Extension. A single storey extension to the west side of the existing IR2 Cafeteria with glazed west, elevation increasing the capacity of the existing cafeteria seating, sized approximately 65 square metres and approximately 6.2 metres high. (2) IR2 Corridor Extension. A single storey extension to the south side of the existing IR2 Cafeteria with glazed south elevation, accommodating a new corridor within IR2 and a new entranced lobby, sized approximately 285 square metres and approximately 6.2 metres high. (3) Site Works. The proposed development utilises existing roads, paths, fencing, site lighting, signage, landscaping and includes miscellaneous siteworks

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 211398

• 26 May 2021Refused

  construction of 65 No. residential units comprising 52 no. duplex/apartment units (9 no. 1 bed units, 29 no. 2 bed units and 14 no. 3 bed units) in 3 no. three storey Apartment/Duplex blocks (Blocks A, B and C), and 1 no. five storey Apartment block (Block D); 6 no. three bed, two storey, semi-detached houses (House Type M1); 6 no. four bed, two storey, semi-detached houses (House Types D and D1); and 1 no. four bed, two storey, detached house (House Type D4). Vehicular and pedestrian access, together with drainage and infrastructure, are integrated with the adjoining residential development (Westfield) permitted under Kildare County Council (KCC) Ref. 16/282 (An Bord Pleanála Ref. PL09.247909), as amended by KCC Refs. 17/1374 and 18/662. The proposed development also includes a pedestrian/cyclist only connection to the R449 to the west, and a pedestrian connection to Green Lane to the south; ancillary exterior bin and bike storage (71 No. bicycle spaces) for the duplex/apartment blocks; public open space (total of 1,914 sqm); internal roads; car parking (85 no. spaces); infrastructure; boundary treatments; and, all associated site and development works on a site measuring approximately 1.18ha

  Permission, 13 homes · Kildare County Council, 21732

• 8 Mar 2021Conditional

  1) Installing a new all weather 'astro-turf' playing surface to existing grassed soccer pitch, 2) Installation of new floodlighting and floodlighting columns numbering six at 15m in height, 3) Erecting new 3m high perimeter fencing surrounding the new pitch and 6.3m high netting locally behind the goals at either end of new pitch , 4) and all associated site works

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21285

• 26 Feb 2021Conditional

  (1) Modular Storage Unit. A Single storey storage unit, sized approximately 7 metres by 12 metres and 6 metre high, located in the Utilities Yard to the north of the existing Fab10 Support Building. (2) FAB10 Waste Tanks. The installation of 3no. new bunded waste storage tanks, 2no. sized approximately 2.5 metres in diameter and 16.5 metres high, located in the Utilities Yard to north of the existing Fab10 Support Building and 1no. sized approximately 3.7metres in diameter and 15 metres high located to the north of the Fab10 Utilities Yard. (3) Process Support Building Extension. The construction of a two-storey extension to the existing Process Support Building (PSB) sized approximately 20 metres by 11 metres and 14 metres high, located to the north east of the existing Fab 24 Process Support Building. (4) FAB24 and FAB14 Waste Tanks. The installation of 3no. additional waste tanks and associated access platforms and stairways, 1no. sized approximately 9 metres by 10 metres and 7 metres high, located in the Utilities Yard to the north of the existing FAB24 Manufacturing Building and 1no. sized approximately 3 metres high located to the south of existing FAB14 Process Building and 1 no. sized approximately 4.25 metres in diameter and 16 metres high, located to the south of existing FAB14 process Building.(5) Site Works. The proposed development includes linking pipe-bridges to the Fab10 and Fab14 support buildings, site development works, site utilities, site lighting, separation walls, road alterations, landscaping and all associated site works. This application consists of a variation to a previously permitted development for an activity for which a licence under Part IV of the Environmental Protection Agency Act 1992 (as amended by the Protection of the Environment Act, 2003) is required. A Natura Impact Statement ("NIS") accompanies this application for inspection or purchase at the office of the Planning Authority. This is a site to which the Chemical Act (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations 2015 (S.I.209 of 2015) applies

  Permission · Kildare County Council, 21229

• 10 Feb 2021Conditional

  Extension of Duration of Planning Ref. No. 16/90 - the construction of a storey and a half type residence and associated site works

  Extension of duration · Kildare County Council, 21147

The 25 most recent of 39 applications.

Source: National Planning Applications, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Applicants are not shown.

Designated sites

• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Rye Water Valley/Carton 001398
• Proposed Natural Heritage Area: Royal Canal 002103

Recorded monuments

• KD011-052 Habitation site
  Description

  Eighteen potential archaeological sites were found during monitoring of topsoil-stripping on the Celbridge Interchange, from April to December 2001 (Licence no. 01E0306). The scheme was approximately 4km in length and ran from Celbridge to Leixlip through gently undulating land with a mixture of arable, pasture and woodland. The southern part of the scheme runs through an area heavily influenced by 18th-century landscape design, with avenues, woodland and tree-lined field boundaries centred on the early 18th-century house at Castletown. The site (Site 14), a pit, was first seen in section on the eastern side of the deeper, central area of the excavated carriageway, approximately 0.45m below present ground level. An oval, stepped cut, with slightly concave sides, 1.9m in total length and 1.25m wide, cut the natural and was truncated on its western side by the track machine. It was 0.2m deep at its eastern end and 0.33m at its western. The base was distinctly stepped. The cut was filled in the deeper, western end by a soft, mottled black and red charcoal deposit. This was sealed by a deposit with less charcoal but with fragments of animal bone. It covered the entire area of the cut but sloped downwards to the west. Over this was a friable dark brown sandy clay with frequent charcoal flecks and animal bone. It covered the entire cut and was the final fill. Post-medieval pottery sherds, a nail and a gold ring were found in the topsoil. (www.excavations.ie) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

• KD011-054 Habitation site
  Description

  Eighteen potential archaeological sites were found during monitoring of topsoil-stripping on the Celbridge Interchange, from April to December 2001 (Licence no. 01E0306). Most were resolved through subsequent excavation. The scheme was approximately 4km in length and ran from Celbridge to Leixlip through gently undulating land with a mixture of arable, pasture and woodland. The southern part of the scheme runs through an area heavily influenced by 18th-century landscape design, with avenues, woodland and tree-lined field boundaries centred on the early 18th-century house at Castletown. This site (Site 16) was divided into three phases: Phase 1, the earliest, consisted of all features which cut the natural subsoil. Phase 2 was the large northerly orientated ditch, and Phase 3 was the final phase of ploughing. Phases 1 and 2 may be contemporary but as explained below, have been dealt with separately. Nine features were identified in Phase 1, mostly concentrated in the north-western area of the site. In the north-western sector there was a hearth feature, two shallow post-holes, two pits and a possible post-hole. In the south-eastern quadrant there was a linear cut and an oval pit. In the south-western corner was an oval cut. These features suggest a habitation site of some kind. There was, however, no obvious pattern to the post-holes nor enough of them to suggest a structure. The two post- or stake-holes close to the hearth may have been associated with it. Burnt and unburnt bone was found in the pit close to the hearth. It may have been a rubbish-pit. It was truncated on its southern side by a plough-furrow. Two pits, 0.35m apart, were found in the southern area of the site. Burnt and unburnt bone was found in the fills of one of them. Burnt bone and a sherd of medieval pottery were found in pit C23. The sherd was the only artefact from this phase and therefore suggests a medieval terminus post quem for it. Phase 2 is represented by a large northerly orientated ditch which cut through the entire site. It did not truncate any of the features described in Phase 1 so may be contemporary with them. It had a C-shaped profile in the south and a rounded V-shaped profile in the north. The fills varied from north to south. The fills of the ditch produced animal bone, cremated bone and two fragments of human skull. The skull fragments were found at the base of the ditch, along with 23 cattle-sized vertebrae fragments. Other cattle parts included a molar, a horn core, a humerus, a metacarpal and a metatarsal. These disarticulated bones were probably dumped into the ditch when it was open. The only artefact found in the ditch fills was an iron blade. Five fragments of cremated animal bone were found in the same fill as the blade. This feature seems to have been a boundary ditch. It does not correspond to any ditches marked on the first edition OS 6-inch map so must pre-date the early 19th century. Phase 3 is represented by nine plough-furrows. They ran across the site from east to west and truncated the large ditch and some other features. They varied in width from 0.8m to 0.3m. Several post-medieval artefacts were found in the furrow fills, including pottery sherds, glass, clay pipe fragments and a nail. A flint flake was found in fill C12. Other artefacts were found in the topsoil during cleaning. These included a silver button, nails and two flint flakes. (www.excavations.ie) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

• KD011-055 Excavation - miscellaneous
  Description

  Eighteen potential archaeological sites were found during monitoring of topsoil-stripping on the Celbridge Interchange, from April to December 2001 (Licence no. 01E0306). Most were resolved through subsequent excavation. The scheme was approximately 4km in length and ran from Celbridge to Leixlip through gently undulating land with a mixture of arable, pasture and woodland. The southern part of the scheme runs through an area heavily influenced by 18th-century landscape design, with avenues, woodland and tree-lined field boundaries centred on the early 18th-century house at Castletown. This site (Site 17) lay 15.4m to the south-east of Site 16 (KD011-054----). The area measured 6m by 4m and was visible as two charcoal-rich deposits. The site can be divided into two phases. Phase 1 is represented by a northerly orientated bottle-shaped cut. It was 4m in total length and 1.08m wide in the oval part. The 1.3m southern projection was 0.25m wide. It was dug into the natural subsoil. It had vertical sides in the flue and gradual concave sides in the main oval section. The base was flat. The main, widest, part of the cut had eight fills. Some of these fills partly filled the flue; two were confined to the flue only. The fills were rich in charcoal and ash, and some contained burnt clay and bone. At first it was thought that this feature might have been a corn-drying kiln. A portion of one of the charcoal-rich fills was sieved in an attempt to identify some charred seed remains. None were found. All the identified fragments of bone found in the fills were of juvenile pig and had been burned at 300-600ºC. Because of the ash deposits and cremated bone fragments it can be suggested that this feature was a pig-roasting pit. It is not possible to determine whether it is contemporary with the features on Site 16. Phase 2 is represented by an east-west-running furrow, probably contemporary with the furrows on Site 16 to the north. (www.excavations.ie) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

• KD011-056 Kiln
  Description

  Eighteen potential archaeological sites were found during monitoring of topsoil-stripping on the Celbridge Interchange, from April to December 2001 (Licence no. 01E0306). Most were resolved through subsequent excavation. The scheme was approximately 4km in length and ran from Celbridge to Leixlip through gently undulating land with a mixture of arable, pasture and woodland. The southern part of the scheme runs through an area heavily influenced by 18th-century landscape design, with avenues, woodland and tree-lined field boundaries centred on the early 18th-century house at Castletown. This site (Site 18) comprised a stone-lined kiln, a possible wall and a possible drain. There was no direct stratigraphic relationship between the kiln and the wall. Evidence was found for two phases of kiln use. The first phase was found under the stone phase (Phase 2) and was sealed off from it by a deposit into which the structural stones of Phase 2 were set. A charcoal deposit at the base of the kiln cut represented this phase. The second phase of the kiln was of stone set in a keyhole-shaped cut. The single course of roughly hewn stones was set along the circumference of the bowl in C23, with a 0.8m gap at the flue. The largest stones were placed at the neck of the flue. The cut was orientated in a north-westerly direction. It was 2m wide in the bowl area and 0.8m in the flue section. Its sides were almost vertical while the flue sloped gently down into the bowl. C18 was a charcoal deposit found at the base of the kiln. It has been sampled for cereal remains and other environmental evidence. C6 represents the destruction phase of the kiln and was confined to within the kiln. It contained some stones that might originally have been part of the kiln structure. Burnt and unburnt animal bone, a sherd of medieval pottery and post-medieval pottery were found in it. A wall survived to the north-west of the kiln as a single course, one stone wide for most of its length but two stones wide at its north-eastern end. The destruction phase of this feature is represented by a deposit of loose stone found along the south-eastern edge of the surviving section. The wall may have functioned as a windbreak for the kiln. It is not possible to establish by artefacts the date of the kiln's use since none were found associated with those phases. Since post-medieval pottery sherds were found in the destruction level it could be suggested that it had a post-medieval destruction date. The presence of two sherds of medieval pottery on site indicates medieval activity in the vicinity or possibly a date for use of the kiln. (www.excavations.ie) Compiled by: Gearóid Conroy Date of upload: 10 June 2011

Designated sites: National Parks and Wildlife Service. Recorded monuments: Sites and Monuments Record, National Monuments Service. Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, CC BY 4.0. Works at or in relation to a recorded monument need two months' written notice to the National Monuments Service (National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994, section 12).

No address of the register names Collinstown with five sales or more. The sales of the area are on the page of Co. Kildare.

Name

Collinstown · Baile Chóilín

Area

727,805 m² (72.78 ha, 179.84 acres)

Civil parish

Leixlip, and its townlands

Barony

Salt North

Electoral division

Leixlip, the unit of the census

Neighbouring townlands

Barnhall, Blakestown, Easton, Kilmacredock Lower, Kilmacredock Upper, Leixlip

Placenames

Collinstown on logainm.ie, the Placenames Database of Ireland

Townlands, civil parishes, baronies and electoral divisions, National Statutory Boundaries, Tailte Éireann, CC BY 4.0. A townland is the smallest land division of Ireland, and the unit of a rural address; old registers such as the 1901 and 1911 censuses file it under its civil parish and barony.